Procurement Intern (BODYARMOR)

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Whitestone

Travel Required:

Relocation Provided:

Job Posting End Date:

January 31, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition is a fast-paced, dynamic environment where brand builders work together with the goal of becoming innovative game-changers in the world of sports and active hydration. Extreme passion and teamwork are the essentials of being a successful member of the BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition team – which consists of BODYARMOR and POWERADE brands. BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition exudes an entrepreneurial culture backed by the resources and insights of one of the world’s most iconic companies, The Coca-Cola Company, which acquired BODYARMOR in 2021. This unique environment gives employees the ability to move quickly, exceed expectations, develop valuable relationships, and have fun while we work to achieve our goal of becoming #1 in Sports Hydration.

BODYARMOR is looking for a Procurement Intern to join our team.

As a BODYARMOR Procurement Intern you will be responsible for supporting categories and projects related to strategic sourcing for direct materials.  Reporting into the Sr. Category Manager, this individual will drive category and spend management tasks across key categories in Co-Manufacturing, Packaging, and/or Ingredients to support BODYARMOR’s brand growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with Category Managers and BODYARMOR Operations Team to reduce cost and improve sourcing value from key suppliers
• Develop and conduct key analyses, such as cost modeling, risk assessments, market analysis, and benchmarking to reduce overall costs
• Perform ‘Request for Proposal’ activities to evaluate supplier proposals and recommend best options based on cost effectiveness and technical capabilities
• Manage key cost reduction projects internally and externally as assigned while negotiating with external vendors as required to execute key savings projects
• Scope, build, and implement processes related to supplier performance and operations
• Successfully complete the BODYARMOR Intern Program including weekly intern driven meetings, final project presentation, weekly workshop and more.  
• Support additional ad hoc projects as requested

REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university required, on track to graduate no sooner than December 2025.
• Strong analysis, creative thinking, planning, organizing and problem-solving skills
• Passion for understanding cost effective solutions and supply chain efficiency
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail.  Self-starter.  Team player.
• Ability to adjust on the fly and thrive in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to travel (~10% of time) by plane or car

Monthly Compensation

$3,400-$6,700 dependent on job and degree type

Skills:

organization

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.